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by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: Save 25 Percent Off Sitewide at the Fair Harbor Friends and Family Sale

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Right as we roll into a new season, helpful savings abound on some of the coolest, most fresh everyday menswear you can find — at least, that’s how I feel about Fair Harbor, a brand that started out bringing sustainable swimwear to the market and now dabbles in a bit of everything for the stylish modern man.

Fair Harbor men’s swim trunks deliver retro swim style inspiration and modern materials (not to mention fresh colors and prints, plus five inseam options), but it’s time to think of the brand as more than a swimwear company — the Fair Harbor Friends and Family Sale should see to that quite nicely.

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You’re now getting 25 percent off sitewide on a range of gear you can put to good use in the brisk climes of fall, not to mention when you trot out your Fair Harbor swim trunks on a warm-weather getaway once you’ve had enough of winter.

But for right now, I’m especially a fan of the rich softness and handsome plaid colorways of the Fair Harbor Seaside Flannel Shirt, plus the do-it-all nature of the office-ready Fair Harbor Horizon Five-Pocket Pants — built like a jean, as easy to style as chinos for your 9-to-5 grind (and beyond).

Heck, Fair Harbor even makes stretch denim jeans in a range of breezy, colorful washes — ideal for pairing with a flannel shirt this season, don’t ya think?

And of course, you can expect men’s swim trunks from Fair Harbor on sale right now, too. Quarter-zips, henley shirts and my personal favorite, the Bungalow Trunk (as you might have seen on my Instagram) are all yours for the taking in a range of colorful designs and autumnal hues aplenty.

It’s also undoubtedly helpful that, unlike other sales from certain brands, the Fair Harbor Friends and Family Sale delivers gear you cam put to good use right out of the box this season. Perhaps even more helpfully for the speedy shoppers among us, you needn’t use a discount code — 25 percent off via the Fair Harbor Friends and Family Sale is applied right at checkout.

Pick your poison, so to speak, as to whether you stock up on flannel shirting, fresh swimwear or everyday pants — this Fair Harbor sale serves up useful style hacks aplenty, my friends.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: Embrace Fall With this Versatile Fair Harbor Flannel Shirt

Best flannel shirts for men.

For as crucial as it is to have a stable of the best fall style essentials close at hand, there’s something to be said for mixing in the routine and tried-and-true with the brand new. Yes indeed, the usual suspects as far as your flannel shirt, your trusted selvedge jeans or your favorite pair of leather boots are reliable and essential, but what happens when a brand that you know for one category — like the coolest swim trunks — surprises you by stepping into another seasonal category? Take my good friends at Fair Harbor, for instance.

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Yes, that’s right: We’re talking Fair Harbor, makers of remarkably durable and stylish men’s swim trunks, now stepping on into the world of autumn style with an array of the best flannel shirts for men.

The brand is now designed to take you a long way from the beach and the boardwalk, and this time, they’re moving inland with rugged-leaning staples like the Fair Harbor Seaside Lightweight Flannel, which uses brushed fabric and an array of classic pattern options to suitably meet the demands of the season at hand.

Organic cotton, polyester and elastane lend softness and stretch to this lightweight take on the classic flannel shirt, which uses simple details like a right chest pocket to drive the timeless nature of the flannel shirt right on home. Better still is the fact that the company is offering up this flannel in four easygoing patterns — the kind you can toss on around the bonfire or rock atop a graphic tee at your indie rock concert of choice.

Yes indeed, I’d wager the Fair Harbor Seaside Lightweight Flannel is that versatile, especially when worn with dark tan or charcoal trousers a la a few other selections on offer at Fair Harbor. It might be time to stow away your swimsuit until a seasonal getaway to warmer climes, but if you’re lucky, the Fair Harbor Seaside Lightweight Flannel delivers just enough cozy comfort and rugged layering potential in the meantime.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: The Flint and Tinder Flannel Architect Shirt is a Surefire Fall Wardrobe Staple for Men

Best flannel shirts for men.

It’s as fitting a time as any to look both forwards and backwards at your menswear rotation and your lineup of soon-to-be-critical early fall gear, I’d say — and it’s even more fitting that this opportunity falls on #ThrowbackThursday, as you might call it. It’s even more timely that Huckberry gets in on the fun ahead of Labor Day weekend style opportunities with an entire host of must-wear classics that blend both the heritage and the modern.

Of course, the finely crafted flannel shirt seen above from Huckberry friends Flint and Tinder gets the job done, and that’s an understatement — let’s explore more, shall we?

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Huckbery already takes plenty of style inspiration from some of the most, well, stylish periods in American history specifically, like that of the Mid-Century Modern era, when the country was shaped by dapper men who rolled up their sleeves and got to work. That gives us the Flint and Tinder Architect Shirt, and now, it gives us a new, cold-weather-approved version via the Flint and Tinder Flannel Architect Shirt — just in time for fall fashion moves aplenty, my friends.

If the Oxford shirt is your daily workhorse most of the year — accented by the a chambray shirt or a stretch dress shirt worn with a soft-shouldered blazer, for instance — then the Architect Shirt is cut from the same mold (if not the same cloth), with the same amount of easygoing yet polished versatility in mind. Is this handsome shirt the kind that Frank Lloyd Wright might have worn?

We might not ever know, but it’s worth trying to find out, as the Flint and Tinder Flannel Architect Shirt boasts classic lightweight flannel construction, flattering details like a chest pocket for a dash of visual interest, and enough color and pattern options to make it a true daily staple in your wardrobe.

Cut from a midweight yet comfortable 6 oz 100% cotton flannel, this shirt comes in a whopping nine colors and patterns fit for the modern man (that’d be yourself!), while it also boasts reinforced elbow patch construction that gives it the ability to layer up and stand up to just about anything (at least in the office or at the whiskey bar).

You’ve assuredly got options aplenty in matters of style when it comes to the Flint and Tinder Flannel Architect Shirt, but whether worn with dark blue jeans or with expertly crafted stretch chinos, there’s a sense of both retro and modern versatility you’re not going to want to miss — Huckberry approves, so do I, and so should you, my friends. ‘Tis the season for the best fall menswear!

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: The Line of Trade Summit Flannel Shirt is as Classic As It Gets For Proper Winter Style

When winter weather does its absolute worst, when it seems like there’s no relief in sight, it’s like we’ve talked about here on this menswear blog: The best defense is a good offense, or in this case, the best winter style essentials from brands you can count on should help you deftly fight the cold in proper style.

And when it comes to the rugged, Americana-inspired style purveyors at Line of Trade, the Bespoke Post-owned and inspired brand assuredly delivers in every stitch (at least, in my experience!). Let me put it this way: If you want the right mix of rugged appeal, winter performance, style points and good looks in spades, this is one brand to shop — over and over again, at that.

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In fact, there are certain winter style essentials from the brand that are a cut above the rest, even in a crowded market where the quality of winter gear from heritage-minded brands seems to get better with each passing season. And on that note, meet – or re-meet – the Line of Trade Summit Flannel Shirt, a durable and rugged style staple with old-school appeal in every thread.

The Line of Trade Summit Flannel Shirt is quite simply a do-it-all, goes-with-almost-anything casual shirt with style points aplenty to spare. Crafted from a ultra-soft yet sturdy 100 percent cotton flannel fabric, the company itself says “Line of Trade custom-designed the Summit Plaid Flannel Shirt’s exclusive patterns for a lineup of flannels that’s a touch above ordinary – and unlike none other.” Of course, that’s high praise, but in my experience wearing the handsome Line of Trade Summit Flannel Shirt, the brand lives up to its billing — and then some.

Featuring an array of rich plaid patterns and retro-minded colors, the Line of Trade Summit Flannel Shirt truly feels timeless, whether worn with stretch cotton chinos, corduroy trousers or classic dark blue jeans.

Complete with crisp finishing touches like a left chest patch pocket and mitered double-button cuffs, this hard-working yet stylish flannel shirt deserves its place in your rotation — in at least one color, if not multiple given the highly affordable $75 price tag. Winter has indeed met its match, at least as far as the best men’s flannel shirts are concerned, my friends.

by Beau H.

The Friday Find: This Devium USA Quilted Flannel Shirt is the Ultimate Winter Layering Move

In my experience bundling up for the brisk weather in Brooklyn, especially these days, it often pays off to lean into rugged utility with an added dash of durable, rugged performance — just when you think your #menswear rotation has seen it all, a brand comes along that ups the ante in reliable fashion. And for my money’s worth, that brand just so happens to be Devium USA — a personal favorite of this writer, the company takes a steadfast, strong approach to the best American-made style, no corners cut in any way, shape or form.

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My past Devium menswear reviews on this blog have delved into a bit of everything, from the brand’s strong but supple T-shirts and short-sleeve buttondowns to its hard-wearing waxed jackets, tough-as-nails flannel shirts and sturdy base layers like one of the best henleys for men. The list certainly goes on from there, but let’s focus on what makes this dependable shirt jacket (or shacket!) so exceptional, shall we?

And in this day and age, and with temperatures being what they are out there, I’d wager you assuredly can’t go wrong with a handsome, highly functional selection like the Devium Stamped Quilt Lined Flannel Shirt. As the name implies, it’s everything you absolutely love about a dependable flannel shirt, bolstered by details like a medium-weight quilted lining and 7oz. cotton flannel construction across the board. The fact that your new favorite flannel shirt jacket comes in a host of rich, handsome colors and plaid options is but a major added bonus, is it not?

Remember what we said about upping the ante in matters of both warmth and style? Well, the Devium Stamped Quilt Lined Flannel Shirt has plenty of both to go around in spades, from its reinforced collar to the use of hard-working, military grade snap buttons.

It’s tough to pick just one favorite color when it comes to the Devium Stamped Quilt Lined Flannel Shirt, at least in my experience, and with cut-and-sew production taking place in California featuring materials sourced in America, there’s sense of supreme style, durability and toughness to the Devium Stamped Quilt Lined Flannel Shirt — try one on for size and see for yourself, my friends.

by Beau H.

The Friday Find: This Warren Chamois Shirt is a Perfect USA-Made Addition to Your Winter Wardrobe

It’s all too easy for a brand to take shortcuts these days, to outsource production or find a cheaper way of doing things, and while it’s certainly not economical for the menswear lovers like you and me, it tends to make a heck of a lot of difference when you find a brand doing precisely the opposite.

It’s quite the heady topic rolling into a new year, and again, it might not be feasible to stock your entire wardrobe with the best USA-made menswear. And yet, if you want to feel a durable difference in every stitch, packed with style points in each piece to boot, you very well might love what’s happening at New England’s Warren, a brand I’ve enjoyed getting to wear and getting to learn about across the past year or so.

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The brand centers its sourcing and production around New England in a major change of how plenty of other retailers (albeit larger!) are doing things these days, and the gettin’ gets better from there, so to speak.

From a durable-as-can-be rugged chore coat to a vintage-inspired sweatshirt and a stellar, small-batch run of utterly classic chinos, Warren checks off the proper boxes as far as menswear classics and timeless wardrobe building blocks are concerned.

The brand is a new one on the scene, but ranks up near the very top when it comes to my favorite American-made menswear brands — and if I had to wager, I’d say the Warren Walden Chamois Shirt should only strengthen that feeling.

The Warren Walden Chamois Shirt starts with a sturdy 7.05oz. organic cotton twill fabric from American Woolen (the cotton is grown and spun in the American South, the company notes). Followed by brushing and garment-dying in New Hampshire, you’re left with a near-perfect chamois shirt, one that should prove utterly soft yet dependable out of the box, and entirely ready to make your own.

This dependable winter staple draws its inspiration from Maine winters and coastal shirting that’s proven a must-have in fierce Nor’easters aplenty, and Warren duly notes the Warren Walden Chamois Shirt was “inspired by the practical shirts worn across New England’s backwoods and work yards.”

Whether worn with sturdy chinos or cool-as-can-be corduroy trousers, or else with canvas work pants atop a thermal henley when your to-do list calls, you’ve found the perfect shirt for the occasion in the Warren Walden Chamois Shirt.

by Beau H.

The Friday Find: This USA-Made Flannel Shirt Is a True Winter Style Essential

As it turns out in the menswear world, when you know, you really know. That is to say, as far as the best menswear essentials are concerned, when you come across an exceptionally well-made, durable and dependable flannel shirt for men — for instance — you can spot the difference right away, in each and every stitch.

So it goes with the finely crafted, reliable-as-can-be USA-made menswear from Devium USA, the Truckee, California-based brand with a steadfast commitment to all-American style and production. In my experience, even the brand’s T-shirts and short-sleeve buttondown shirts — not necessarily easy selections to perfect — are carefully crafted with plenty of care in mind, and that goes for the soft-yet-strong fabric and sturdiness in every single stitch.

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Even one look at a men’s style staple like the Devium Boca American-Made Flannel Shirt might be enough to convert you and your closet, what with its exceptional blend of easy-to-style good looks and, as the company notes, the shirt’s expertly crafted  double-brushed, yarn-dyed 100% cotton flannel construction.

It’s far from the first time we’ve talked about the USA-made fabrication behind every piece of Devium USA menswear, which is a rare thing to find these days. Available in a whopping and highly stylish, endlessly wearable 15-plus variations, the handsome Devium Boca American-Made Flannel Shirt features remarkable details both large and small, including custom-engraved cat’s eye buttons, flat-felled seams and a substantial-but-supple midweight flannel fabric build.

The rich plaid design in its many different shades is an utterly classic move as far as flannel shirts are concerned, while the proudly American-made brand notes that “it handles a crisp morning commute as easily as a chilly fall night by the fire” — and in my experience wearing Devium USA, you’re going to want to get plenty of wear in any and all situations when it comes to this hard-wearing, one-of-a-kind men’s flannel shirt.

The company sagely notes you’ll want more than one variation of the downright essential Devium Boca American-Made Flannel Shirt, and it’s hard to argue with that sentiment.

If I were you, I’d layer up this ever-reliable flannel shirt for men atop a pocket tee, a henley or your favorite graphic T-shirt — season after season, week after week, day after day. When it comes to something like the Devium Boca American-Made Flannel Shirt, you can count on the right construction, style sensibility and rugged good looks — that’s a guarantee I’ll stand by, my friends.

by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: These Poncho Outdoors Shirts are My New Favorite, and You Can Get a Deal On ‘Em Now

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In my day-to-day covering the world of men’s style, gear, spirits and more, I’m fortunate beyond belief to get to pursue each of passions — and to stumble across some pretty exceptional brands in the process, brands that align with my personal style, my wardrobe and my pursuits far afield.

These brands are big-time winners I’ve added to my roster over the years, ones you surely know if you shop for men’s style essentials through this Brooklyn style blog: We’re talking heavy hitters like Huckberry, Taylor Stitch and Buck Mason, to name just three, but let’s welcome a reliably stylish, performance-minded and absolutely remarkable brand to the rotation: Poncho Outdoors, makers of some of my new favorite shirts.

The Poncho Outdoors roster is reliably packed with performance shirts of every breed, from durable stretch denim and Western-inspired shirts to soft, supple yet sturdy flannel shirts. Poncho Outdoors even makes a seriously fun Field Polo with Western detailing, while its corduroy shirts are relatively lightweight, ultra-soft and built with enough stretch to move with you (I especially love the Zilker Shirt from Poncho Outdoors).

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The good folks at Poncho Outdoors know the good things in life: The great outdoors, the pursuit of the perfect spot to build a bonfire, maybe even fly fishing followed by cold beer, or perhaps you simply reach for a casually rugged, stylish Poncho Outdoors shirt to zip across town to catch an indie rock show (guilty as charged).

In that way, the brand reminds me a lot of Huckberry: Rugged gear with timeless appeal, built to last, built for the good times in life and practically assured to take over your shirting rotation (multiple times a week, I find myself wearing a Poncho Outdoors men’s shirt).

There’s a sense of supreme quality and the finer details being taken care of — its flannel shirts feature magnetic snap buttons at the chest plus a hidden inner zip chest pocket, while the hem of most Poncho Outdoors shirts is adorned with a microfiber cloth (a sunglasses pocket at the chest takes care of storing those).

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And when you order two Poncho Outdoors shirts, you unlock a free gift, starting with a trucker hat with classically cool throwback looks. That’s a nice deal to introduce you to the brand, I’d say — and while I don’t wear Poncho Outdoors shirts every single day, I could see myself adding durable, rugged men’s shirts at a consistent clip — test out the brand, see for yourself and find out what Poncho Outdoors can really do for your wardrobe.

by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: This Hard-Working Howler Brothers Flannel Shirt is 30 Percent Off Now at Huckberry for Black Friday & Cyber Monday

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As you very well might have seen across the World Wide Web this week, it’s quite cluttered out there when it comes to the best Black Friday menswear and gear deals. That’s not a bad thing, especially if you enjoy reading this Brooklyn style blog day in and day out, as there’s certainly no shortage of interesting, fashionable and functional selections for men across the board — that very much includes the hard-working flannel shirt shown at the top of the page, but more on that in a second, my friends.

But it can be helpful to cut through the clutter from time to time, and that leads us back to one of the best online menswear shops for guys — that’d be Huckberry, of course, a wise place to shop if you want a more tightly curated selection of handsome, stylish, durable and dependable #OOTD picks and adventure-ready gear. Where else would ya go, right?

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And while the digital closet and shelves, so to speak, at Huckberry are plenty well-stocked when it comes to a seasonal essential like the best men’s flannel shirts, there are a few particularly eye-catching options up for grabs at the moment heading into Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Let’s start with the Howler Brothers Harkers Flannel Shirt and go from there, shall we?

The Howler Brothers Harkers Flannel Shirt is up for grabs at a 30 percent discount just days ahead of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, and it’s the sort of flannel shirt that separates the wheat from the chaff in your shirting rotation, one might say. Austin-based Howler Brothers designed its shirts to go from the trail or the stream back to the dive bar, and this ultra-soft brushed cotton flannel should live up to each of those scenarios quite readily.

Durable metal buttons team with reinforced elbows for a sturdy fit and finish, while the right shoulder also gets a reinforced yoke for outdoor pursuits aplenty. Naturally, the Howler Brothers Harkers Flannel Shirt comes in a range of classic, warm plaid color combinations, and is given the script Howler Brothers logo treatment at the back shoulder for a personalized touch.

Whether you pair up your new favorite flannel shirt with expertly faded denim or with sturdy canvas work pants, the Howler Brothers Harkers Flannel Shirt is a worthwhile, on-sale addition to your next casually rugged #OOTD.

by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Buck Mason Cabinessence Flannel Shirt – A Truly Timeless Holiday Style Staple

What’s the essence of the best holiday style for men? Is it an outfit that’s entirely festive and adorned with Christmas colors? Or is it something cozy and utterly classic, centered by pieces that are a bit timeless — pieces that your forefathers might have worn, no less? In my experience when it comes to how to dress for Christmas, I’d go with the second of those two options: Crisp, classic, elegant when needed and versatile in every sense of the word. Here’s where the Americana menswear masters at Buck Mason enter the equation, specifically with one of the best flannel shirts for men.

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With its warming fabric and often a classic array of rich holiday plaid fabrications, the best flannel shirts for men are a tried-and-true style move — the kind we talk about so often here on this Brooklyn style blog — that hits the sweet spot for months at a time in terms of the best cold-weather style.

And while Buck Mason has been making hearty, Americana-inspired flannel shirts for some time now, the Buck Mason Cabinessence Flannel Shirt represents a new entry into the brand’s shirting rotation — and perhaps your own, at that.

The Buck Mason Cabinessence Flannel Shirt twists the classic flannel overshirt ever-so-slightly, using the throwback silhouette of the camp collar shirt, the kind your father or grandfather might have trusted time and time again. It’s a wise move by Buck Mason, as the camp collar shirt has an easygoing nature that lends a sense of debonair flair to a classy cold-weather look, like one centered around Buck Mason corduroy pants or more casually with a pair of cuffed, expertly faded Buck Mason Japanese denim.

For its part, Buck Mason stuck to three eye-catching, distinctive plaid combinations and a boxy, classic fit when designing this new spin on the flannel shirt. With its soft-brushed interior, the Buck Mason Cabinessence Flannel Shirt should feel incredibly soft on its own or layered in more easygoing, rugged fashion over a thermal henley.

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When it’s time to put your best foot forward, simply reach for this shirt and some crisply cut chinos and brown leather chukka boots, or else style the Buck Mason Cabinessence Flannel Shirt in tailored-yet-leisurely fashion with a soft-shouldered blazer, corduroy trousers and leather Chelsea boots. This stylish, retro-meets-modern flannel shirt is an instant twist on a classic, and your seasonal wardrobe is all the better for it.